Wildlifeof Sumatra
Wildlife in Gunung Leuser National Park
North Sumatra / Aceh
One of the last places on Earth where Sumatran tigers, rhinos, orangutans and elephants share the same forest. The Bohorok River and Bukit Lawang provide access to habituated Sumatran orangutans, while the Ketambe Research Station offers the best chance at wild primates and deep-forest birding.
Highlights
- Habituated Sumatran orangutans at Bukit Lawang
- Wild primates and hornbills at Ketambe
- Sumatran elephants and tigers in the core zone
- Thomas's Langurs and Siamangs throughout the canopy
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
- Sumatra and Java in September 2023: 45 mammals including 12 primates, marbled cat and Javan slow loris (Royle Safaris)
- Sumatra, Java, Bali and Komodo in August 2023: orangutans, Javan langurs and Komodo dragons (Royle Safaris)
- Sumatra in 2015: Way Kambas and Gunung Leuser, a mammal-watching trip report (Jon Hall)
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Gunung Leuser National Park?
- Top wildlife targets in Gunung Leuser National Park include Sumatran Orangutan, Sumatran Tiger, Sumatran Elephant, Siamang, Thomas's Langur and Great Hornbill. Highlights: Habituated Sumatran orangutans at Bukit Lawang.
- Where is Gunung Leuser National Park?
- Gunung Leuser National Park is in North Sumatra / Aceh, Sumatra (about 3.75°, 97.45°).
- What are the highlights of Gunung Leuser National Park?
- Habituated Sumatran orangutans at Bukit Lawang, Wild primates and hornbills at Ketambe, Sumatran elephants and tigers in the core zone and Thomas's Langurs and Siamangs throughout the canopy.
- Are there trip reports for Gunung Leuser National Park?
- Yes: Sumatra and Java in September 2023: 45 mammals including 12 primates, marbled cat and Javan slow loris, Sumatra, Java, Bali and Komodo in August 2023: orangutans, Javan langurs and Komodo dragons and Sumatra in 2015: Way Kambas and Gunung Leuser, a mammal-watching trip report.